"100 Things Every Online Student Ought to Know"

Point #20

This is a direct quote from the book "100 Things Every Online Student Ought to Know"

"that your online courses and online degree program are of great value. Pursuing your education and completing a degree will increase your quality of life. The Distance Education and Training Council (DTEC) conducted a survey of 1,300 distance learning graduates from 21 online schools and reported that 54% of them received an increase in pay due to their online degree. 50% of the graduates received a job promotion or had a career change. The value of education is without question. Being able to take online courses or pursue an online degree enables you to stay in your locale and keep working as you move towards your academic goals."